Where Are you Really From? is the news feed for Francis Minien Photography, all things Photography, Philanthropic, Travel and updates from my world. The title is a running joke about myself and where I am from, if you know me it makes sense, if you don't then maybe you should starting right here....

Welcome to the new online shop for Francis Minien Limited Editions Prints. Launched to offer access to a selection of photographs from the collection. Prints offered will rotate over time or as they sell out, get a print will you can!

Welcome to the new online shop for Francis Minien Limited Editions Prints. Launched to offer access to a selection of photographs from the collection. Prints offered will rotate over time or as they sell out, get a print will you can!

In Between Borders - "Every day we see things. That we pay no attention to. A curtain. A wall. A vase. They pass through our acknowledging eyes to our subconscious and are recorded as uneventful, and our attention moves on. But if you stop your eyes for a moment, adjust your focus, you may see the color, the light, the symmetry that makes the everyday beautiful."

The Exhibition Lab is a study of photography outside of a traditional academic setting. The initiative was co-founded by Michael Foley in 2010 as a study center for fine art photography dedicated to learning by critique. Students of the ExLab meet over the course of five months, holding critique sessions with one another and one-on-one sessions with Michael Foley.

Feeling festive and enjoying my new approach to my photography on social media in general, take a wander over to Instagram, twitter or Facebook to see my take on the Advent Calendar from NYC for the holiday season!

Amateur photographer Francis Minien of UK was presented with the 11th Annual Black and White Spider Awards Nominee title in the category of (Category) at a prestigious Nomination & Winners PhotoShow webcast Saturday, November 5, 2016.

Its always nice to see your work get out there in an unsolicited manner, Whilst going through my regular routine of googling myself to check any unsolicited use of my images i stumbled across a Huffington Post ArticleShould Government Policies Rely More on Psychology?

Its a great Article so one should take some time to read it, but also a nice shot included!

I have spent a lot of time over the last 6 or 7 years working with and documenting Microfinance institutions and their clients. CGAP is a organisation and thought leader in the field of Financial inclusion that Microfinance plays an important role.

Francis Minien is a volunteer photographer at Catchafire. He was featured in the story during work on a recent photography project for the Pratt Area Community Council, an organization in Brooklyn, New York, that helps people find affordable housing.